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  • Important BTMS-50 question

    Posted by Peta1 on July 7, 2022 at 1:21 pm

    Can Btms-50 be used as an emulsifier “alone” to make a leave in conditioner? Or does it need a more effective emulsifier? 

    Peta1 replied 1 year, 8 months ago 4 Members · 6 Replies
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  • squinny

    Member
    July 8, 2022 at 5:45 am

    I believe so - Why not check with your Supplier and see if they have a basic formula for you to try?

  • Peta1

    Member
    July 8, 2022 at 12:28 pm

    @Squinny ok thank you! I will

  • Rockstargirl

    Member
    July 9, 2022 at 2:32 am

    I think using it alone would be very heavy though think using it alone would make very heavy cream. And remember the charge is positive so even when it’s rinsed it’s going to make hair very flat.

  • Peta1

    Member
    July 15, 2022 at 3:22 pm

    @Rockstargirl ok thank you! Yes I just learnt its positively charge.

  • chemicalmatt

    Member
    July 15, 2022 at 3:37 pm

    Absolutely! Use as your primary emulsifier. Works like a charm, but better when used with cetearyl alcohol & ceteareth-20 builders and especially if you plan on emulsifying silicones. Used alone it works fine too but can’t sustain higher oil loads (>5.0%) without builders. BTW, behenetrimonium chloride works even better as a primary and less expensive too.

  • Peta1

    Member
    July 15, 2022 at 11:09 pm

    @chemicalmatt thank you so much! Valuable information exactly what i needed to hear!

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